Golf legend Ian Baker-Finch has today confirmed his retirement from broadcasting the sport after an incredible 30-year run in the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baker-Finch<\/a>, 64, has spent the last 19 years working for CBS Sports on their PGA Tour coverage.<\/p>\n But the 1991 Open champion will now be stepping away from his commentary duties after next month’s Wyndham Championship, the final tournament of the regular PGA Tour<\/a> season.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Wyndham Championship concludes on Sunday 3 August.\u00a0<\/p>\n CBS Sports posted a statement from Baker-Finch to confirm the news ahead of this week’s 3M Open<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Baker-Finch said of his retirement:\u00a0<\/p>\n After 19 incredible years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, I am announcing my retirement from broadcasting.\u00a0<\/p>\n Golf has been an enormous part of my life. I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television.\u00a0<\/p>\n To my CBS Sports family\u2014my teammates, producers, directors, and crew\u2014thank you for your extraordinary talent, dedication, and camaraderie. You\u2019ve made every moment in the booth a joy, transforming broadcasts into cherished memories.\u00a0<\/p>\n To my colleagues across the industry and golf fans around the world, your support and shared love for this game over these decades have meant everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n As I step away, I carry with me immense gratitude and pride for the moments we\u2019ve shared on and off the course.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s to new adventures and the enduring love of golf.<\/p>\n With heartfelt thanks,<\/p>\n Ian\u00a0<\/p>\n Baker-Finch turned pro in 1979 and he played across a number of circuits including the PGA Tour, European Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia and Japan Golf Tour.<\/p>\n The Australian went on to win twice on the PGA Tour with victories at the 1989 Southwestern Bell Colonial and his sole major title at the 1991 Open at Royal Birkdale.\u00a0<\/p>\n He also won the Scandinavian Enterprise Open on the European Tour in 1985, won 10 times on the PGA Tour of Australasia from 1983 through to 1993, as well as three times on the Japan PGA Tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n After his game appeared to leave him in the mid 90s, Baker-Finch turned his attentions to golf commentary, as well as golf course management.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ian Baker-Finch today announced his retirement from broadcasting golf after an incredible 30-year run, the past 19 with CBS Sports. <\/p>\n Baker-Finch will work CBS Sports\u2019 final two tournaments of the Network\u2019s 2025 season, with his last broadcast coming at the Wyndham Championship\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vzWQAxXauW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Baker-Finch first started out with ESPN and ABC Sports in 1998, before then moving over to CBS Sports in 2006.\u00a0<\/p>\n In 2007, he was hired as CBS’ hole announcer, a position he still holds today.\u00a0<\/p>\n